Phillies Pitcher Collapses On Mound In Return From ‘Cardiovascular Event’
The Philadelphia Phillies reliever reportedly grabbed his chest and “went down” during a bullpen session in an “incredibly scary” scene.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 16: A detail view of a Philadelphia Phillies logo on a batting donut on the on deck circle against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 16, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images) Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies seem to have most of the roster set with Opening Day rapidly approaching, though there are a few remaining spots to be determined. Primarily, the team is facing some questions about the final relief pitchers who will break camp with the big-league roster.
“If right-hander Orion Kerkering is healthy — he has missed most of the spring because of a strained right hamstring — there might be just one bullpen job available,” Todd Zolecki wrote for MLB. com . “That’s because left-hander Kyle Backhus likely has secured a job based on a strong spring.
He has pitched six scoreless Grapefruit League innings, striking out six and walking one. ” The eighth and final bullpen spot might come down to Tim Mayza, Zach McCambley, Zach Pop and Chase Shugart. In any case, the Phillies are sure to shuffle the relief corps.
as the season goes on and they pursue a World Series championship. MORE FROM FORBES Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette Replacement Issues Apology: ‘No Excuse For What I Did Last Year Offensively’ By Peter Chawaga Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Daniel Robert Clutches Chest, Collapses In First Bullpen Back From Health Scare Further down the line has been reliever Daniel Robert, who appeared in 15 games for the Phillies last year. Robert was working his way back from a health scare that doctors labeled as an “unknown cardiovascular event” and seems to have suffered a concerning setback on Sunday.